Woman’s Mother/Baby Unit incorporates the couplet care model to provide exceptional care to postpartum patients and their newborns. Our 84-bed unit focuses on the delivery of safe, quality-driven patient- and family-centered care that is individualized, equitable, and inclusive. Our current nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 RN to 3 couplets (6 patients).

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Current licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing is required
• Experience and/or certification in the area preferred, but not necessary
• Spring graduates are welcome to apply

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized interdisciplinary plans of care for postpartum, term, and healthy late preterm newborns.
• Utilize evidence-based best maternity and infant care practices, critical thinking, and sound judgment in the provision of patient care.
• Provide education and emotional support that is appropriate to the patient’s age, culture, condition, and unique needs/circumstances.
• Direct/coordinate nursing care in accordance with professional nursing practice standards (including, but not limited to the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act, ANA’s Nursing Scope and Standards or Practice, ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses, regulatory agency guidelines, and patient care standards and their associated competencies and skills).
• Seek professional development opportunities.
• Support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of Woman’s.

Hours:

Nights; 7PM to 7AM including every other weekend

Pay:

$27.72 - $44.35

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman’s. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.

Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman’s a best place to work. In fact, for the 16th year in a row, Woman’s has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare – making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program’s inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.

For nurses right out of school to those with more experience, Woman’s is the right career choice if you’re looking for purpose and meaning – to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your nursing career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It’s our priority.
• Your voice matters: As an ANCC designated Magnet organization, nursing at Woman’s is focused on inclusive decision-making and shared governance. You can help make us better every day.
• Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Transition to Practice Program
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

$150 Employee Referral Bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.